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Experience the abundance of nature in Shonai Town with all 5 senses.
Shonai Town is a treasure trove of nature, from the great nature of Mt. Gassan and the Tachiyazawa area, to famous trees that are designated cultural properties. In the vicinity of the peak of Mt. Gassan, visitors can see the town flower, the Chocolate Lily and rare alpine plants.
A list of tourist sites
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This forest, located within Bandai-Asahi National Park, has a walking path stretching approximately 2 km to an observation deck. Visitors can refresh body and mind strolling amid Mother Nature.
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Funatsunagi no Matsu (town-designated cultural property)
In the early Edo period, the Mogami River flowed in the vicinity of the Amarume region and boats were tied to this pine tree, giving rise to the name "Funatsunagi no Matsu" (pine tree to which boat...
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This giant pine tree has a trunk circumference of 4 m, 30 cm and is estimated to be 400 years old. The beautiful branches spread out to form a large umbrella-like shape.
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Mikazawa no Chichi Icho (prefecturally designated cultural property)
This ginkgo tree standing on Reiki-in Temple grounds is a prefecturally designated cultural property (natural monument). Because many "breast-shaped" large and small branches hang down from the bra...
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Onakajima Shizen Fureai-kan, Mori Mori
The facility lets visitors experience the nature found in the Tachiyazawa River basin. It can also be used for hands-on interactive activities for groups such as elementary and jr. high school stud...
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This facility was completed in 1988 to compile technologies, data, and information on erosion control practiced for half a century in the Shinjo Construction Office, Ministry of Land, Infrastructur...
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Together, Mt. Gassan, Mt. Haguro and Mt. Yudono comprise the Three Mountains of Dewa. The faithful come to Mt. Gassan because it is a sacred place for ascetic Shugendo practices. In addition, the g...
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The Tachiyazawa District in Shonai Town once prospered through gold dust panning. Even now visitors can have fun panning for gold. It makes a great independent research project during summer vacati...
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Gassan Ryujin Marathon ~ 100 Famous Waters, Historical Village, Taste Marathon ~
By valuing contact with local residents, you can fully enjoy the great outdoors of Mt. A marathon where you can enjoy the taste of autumn from Shonai.
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